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Mixing country music and classic cars, the 2020 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau promises to be an event like no other.
Not only is legendary kiwi band The Warratahs headlining a star-studded line-up, day two of the three day festival will feature hundreds of classic and muscle … View moreMixing country music and classic cars, the 2020 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau promises to be an event like no other.
Not only is legendary kiwi band The Warratahs headlining a star-studded line-up, day two of the three day festival will feature hundreds of classic and muscle cars from the annual Cruise Martinborough.
Hosted at the beautiful Tauherenikau Race Course in Wairarapa from January 24-26, (Friday to Sunday), the festival is becoming recognised as one of the best in the country. It’s also proving to be top billing for motorhome and caravanners with ample space and excellent facilities, all set in a stunning environment adjacent to a large stand of historic native bush.
Organised by the Wairarapa Racing Club, general manager Matthew Sherry says the 2020 festival is going to be huge.
“We couldn’t be more excited as this we believe is one of the best line-ups we have put together in the four years of hosting the festival,” Matthew says.
“The music line-up is incredible and we’re confident that it is going to be something very special,” he says.
The addition of Cruise Martinborough, which runs from 23-26 January, adds another exciting aspect to the festival making it an event not to miss, he says. The annual four day rally, which brings together the best classic and muscle cars from across the country, will be on-site at Tauherenikau on the Saturday afternoon giving country music festival goers the chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent machines.
“Cruise Martinborough is now an established event, so to have them involved on the Saturday is going to be fantastic.”
The star of the 2020 show will be The Warratahs, who after nearly 35 years of playing and performing are a New Zealand music institution.
Also confirmed is: New Zealand Entertainer of the Year 2018, Ainslie Allen; UB40 openers Dust & Gold from Nelson; Nashville based kiwi singer/songwriter Jackie Bristow; Tui award nominees, Melissa & The Dr; Bevan Gardiner (of John Denver tribute fame) with James Davy; Wairarapa-based performer Sue Dyson; and the grand-daddy of them all, Wayne R. Heath, who has well over 50 years of experience as a singer, entertainer and recording artist.
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.
On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View moreSatellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.
On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.
The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here
I have just discovered a white chicken in my backyard. I don't know where it came from as there are about 4 other properties fences backing on to mine. I'm in High Street North, Carterton.
Our travel club had a very cool day out in Palmerston North, New Zealand exploring the Central Energy Wildbase Recovery Centre. This amazing facility opened in November last year and provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s … View moreOur travel club had a very cool day out in Palmerston North, New Zealand exploring the Central Energy Wildbase Recovery Centre. This amazing facility opened in November last year and provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital. Are you a member of our travel club yet?
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You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.
We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.
These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View moreOver the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.
We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.
These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.
We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.
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Saturday clinic this weekend Saturday 29th June 2019 9am-12.30pm. Proud to partner with Life Pharmacy Queen Street, Masterton to provide a clinic out of your working week. Are your ears blocked, itchy, ringing or sore? Has your hearing altered? Book an appointment with the ear nurse and have your … View moreSaturday clinic this weekend Saturday 29th June 2019 9am-12.30pm. Proud to partner with Life Pharmacy Queen Street, Masterton to provide a clinic out of your working week. Are your ears blocked, itchy, ringing or sore? Has your hearing altered? Book an appointment with the ear nurse and have your ears unblocked with micro-suction and checked for any abnormalities. Please call 06 370 6730 - ask for the Saturday clinic at the pharmacy or book online www.ears2you.co.nz.........
All Sparks park users may want to look at the attached sub division plan.a
CDC is considering a sub division that uses some of this lovely park. Not only was the park gifted to the good folks of Carterton but it is also a part of the Carterton greenbelt!
Also seems like they may be considering … View moreAll Sparks park users may want to look at the attached sub division plan.a
CDC is considering a sub division that uses some of this lovely park. Not only was the park gifted to the good folks of Carterton but it is also a part of the Carterton greenbelt!
Also seems like they may be considering rezoning the Belverdere Rd/Kent St/ Connollys Line area to urban, this way they can squeeze in an 41 extra rate paying properties
Anyone who knows the land they are talking about knows it is a bog and totally unsuitable for any type of housing development. It is also part of a flood zone according to CDC itself!
Goodness me CDC what are you thinking? C'mon folks, have your say and get on to our local representative and let them know what you think
It takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?
These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, … View moreIt takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?
These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, in the bush and in our backyards.
If you, an organisation or someone you know is putting in the hard yards to protect New Zealand against pests and diseases, it’s time to shine a light on their achievements.
*Entries open until 24 July.
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The Masterton District Council has launched a new campaign to boost voter turnout in October’s local body elections.
In the last local government election in 2016 voter turnout was below the national average for provincial areas; 44.7 per cent compared to the average of 45.7 per cent.
The Council… View moreThe Masterton District Council has launched a new campaign to boost voter turnout in October’s local body elections.
In the last local government election in 2016 voter turnout was below the national average for provincial areas; 44.7 per cent compared to the average of 45.7 per cent.
The Council wants to boost that figure and has designed a campaign featuring local people to demonstrate its relevance and motivate people to vote.
Chief Executive Kath Ross said local government has a challenge communicating its impact on day-to-day living in New Zealand.
“The Masterton District Council makes decisions that affect everyone’s lives – whether it be decisions around the water people drink, the footpaths they walk on, roads they drive on or parks and recreation space,” Ms Ross said.
“Many people think if they don’t pay rates local government doesn’t impact them - thousands of people in Masterton are missing out on helping choose who makes the decisions in our district.”
The first phase of the campaign encourages people to stand as a candidate for election. With nominations opening on 19th July, Ms Ross said people should start thinking about getting involved.
“We need a mix of candidates of all ages, demographics and backgrounds to ensure our Masterton community is well represented around the Council table.
“Successful candidates will be supported with professional development and training opportunities. There is also plenty of information about what’s required of candidates on the Masterton District Council website.”
The subsequent phases of the campaign focus on encouraging people to enrol to vote and then making sure their voice is heard by filling out and submitting their voting papers.
“In these phases of the campaign people will start to see and hear familiar members of the Masterton community sharing why they’re voting. We thought there was no better way to encourage involvement than by having local advocates for our democratic process.”
Voting will open in three months’ time on 20th September with the polls closing at 12 noon on 12th October. More information on the VOTE 2019 local election is available at www.mstn.govt.nz...
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